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Behavioral economics and public choice: introduction to a special issue

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  • Gregory DeAngelo

    (Claremont Graduate University)

  • Bryan C. McCannon

    (West Virginia University)

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We provide an introduction to a special issue on behavioral economics and public choice.

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  • Gregory DeAngelo & Bryan C. McCannon, 2022. "Behavioral economics and public choice: introduction to a special issue," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 191(3), pages 285-292, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:191:y:2022:i:3:d:10.1007_s11127-021-00930-w
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-021-00930-w
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    Keywords

    Behavioral Economics; Nudge; Pro-social preferences; Public Choice; Rationality; Social norms;
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    JEL classification:

    • D9 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics
    • H0 - Public Economics - - General

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